The Devon coast is awash with beautiful coves and beaches, and there is something to suit whether you are looking for safe place for the whole family to play, or somewhere with a sense of adventure.
We have listed some of the nearby beaches, with details of the kind of activities and atmosphere they have to offer. We're of course also happy to recommend a beach during your stay here, just let us know what kind of day out you're looking for and we can point you in the right direction.

Budleigh Salterton Beach

When staying with us this beach will be very close to your Budleigh Salterton accommodation, minutes away from the hotel and a stretch of pebbled ocean backed with red cliff face. Kiosks can be found on the edge of the beach area, with huts lining the pathway and fishing boats resting on the shore. Fishing trips are available, and a river running into the sea at one end of the beach provides a chance for kids to mess around in the shallows, or float around in inflatables at any point along the beach. Kayakers are often in the water during the summer, and the close proximity to the town means that food, drink, supplies and ice creams are never far away.

Ness Cove Beach

The only way of accessing this beach in Shaldon is through an old smugglers tunnel, leading you through dark woods and down onto the shingle. Fairly hidden away, this beach is rarely crowded, and the rocky cliff edges make messing around in rocks and rockpools perfect for family outings. There are cafe facilities nearby, for drinks and a bite to eat, and the entrance to the beach is right next to the Shaldon Wildlife Zoo. There are also nearby toilets.

Dogs are permitted all year round.

Coryton Cove

Within walking distance of Dawlish, and a short train or bus trip from Budleigh Salterton, this award winning beach is set between red Dawlish cliffs. There are toilet facilities nearby, a kiosk for food and drink and disabled access. There's plenty of ocean wildlife to watch, rockpools to explore, and occassionally dolphins have been sighted.

There is a dog-ban on this beach from May 1st until September 30th.

Branscombe Beach

A beautiful and secluded pebble beach, Branscome lies at the base of winding roads leading down a wooded valley. Car parking facilities, toilets and a cafe and kiosk can provide ice creams in the summer, and warming soups in the winter. A steep slope leads up to the cliff face for those wishing to stretch their legs, and the village of Branscombe back in the valley has an ironmongery, a cottage tea-room and a town-hall that frequently holds fetes and sales.

Dogs are welcome, although access may be restriced from May to September.

Beer Beach

This pebble beach is right on the edge of the town, and is crammed with fishing boats and lined with kiosks offering hotdogs, soup or ice-creams. It's very picturesque and cosy, and the town itself is worth exploring too. Those that want to swim can take the boarded pathways down to the ocean, and other can explore the art and fudge shops in Beer itself. Swimming may not be ideal for smaller kids, as there are shelves under the water, and it can get deep very fast.
A coastal walk from Beer will take you to either Seaton or Branscombe, for those who fancy a brisk walk and two beaches in one day.

There is a dog-ban on the Western side of the beach from May 1st until September 30th.

Exmouth Beach

A long strip of sandy beach, with grass-topped dunes in the middle, cliffs at one end, and food and drink available all along the beach. With lifeguards patrolling a central area of the beach, this would suit big families where kids can be free to swim in the shallow waters and struggle about in the sand. There is the chance to hire kayaks and skidoos, and the beach is a popular area for wind-surfers.

Some select parts of the beach are restricted to dogs.

Sidmouth Town Beach

A mile-long sand and pebble beach, with a lively walkway along the shore with seasonal festivals and events, stalls and displays. The town is right on the beach, with shops, food and drink, and even a Tramway for a ride up the cliffs. Coastal walks are easily accessible, and the swimming is safe for families with kids.

Dogs are banned from May 1st until September 30th